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Gaza protests target US consulate in Pakistan

Gaza protests target US consulate in Pakistan

KARACHI, Pakistan (AP):  Security forces used tear gas and batons to repel anti-Israel protesters who tried to attack a U.S. consulate in Pakistan Sunday, as tens of thousands in Europe, the Middle East and Asia demonstrated against Israel’s offensive in Gaza. A protest in the Belgian capital that drew 30,000 turned violent as well, with [...]

NA meets on Monday, to discuss important national issues

NA meets on Monday, to discuss important national issues

ISLAMABAD, Jan 11 (APP): The National Assembly meets tomorrow (Monday) at 3 pm and takes up important national issues during the session which includes scraping of the controversial 17th Amendment in the Constitution. Pakistan Muslim League (N), sources said, was planning to move repeal of the 17th Amendment, which the Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr [...]

FO Spokesman rebuts New York Times article

FO Spokesman rebuts New York Times article

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office Spokesman said here Saturday that Pakistan and the United States enjoy close cordial relations and there is a high degree of mutual trust between the two countries. He was responding to a question pertaining to the New York Times article titled, “The Worst Pakistan Nightmare for Obama” by David E. Sanger. The [...]

Pakistan confirms split series against Sri Lanka

Pakistan confirms split series against Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka will split their tour to Pakistan over two legs in January and February, playing in total, three ODIs and two Tests. A gap in between of over two weeks thus paves the way for Sri Lanka to host a potential one-day series against India. After much negotiation and tweaking of provisional itineraries, Sri [...]

Pakistan victim of terror, Obama, Biden must aid govt’s anti-terror efforts: Hadley

Pakistan victim of terror, Obama, Biden must aid govt’s anti-terror efforts: Hadley

WASHINGTON: Underscoring the fact that Pakistan has been a victim of terrorism, the U.S. National Security Adviser has urged President‑elect Barack Obama on continuing Washington’s support for its democratic government’s “daunting task” towards curbing the menace. In an interaction with American and international experts at a Washington think tank, Stephen Hedley explained the U.S. foreign [...]

At least 30 people burnt to death by fire in huts in Karachi

At least 30 people burnt to death by fire in huts in Karachi

KARACHI: At least 30 persons, including  women and children  were burnt alive to death when a big fire engulfed about two dozen hutments in Sector 5 of North Karachi, opposite Bilal Colony a little after midnight. Chhipa ambulance sources put the death toll at 32, Edhi sources counted 30 dead while doctors at Abassi Saheed [...]

Pakistan, Kenya has great trade potential: ICCI

Pakistan, Kenya has great trade potential: ICCI

ISLAMABAD: The present volume of trade between Pakistan and Kenya is not up to full potential while both countries offer plenty of opportunities to enhance bilateral trade. This was said by Mian Shaukat Masud, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry while talking to Mrs. Mishi Masika Mwatsahu, High Commissioner of Kenya who visited ICCI. [...]

Women Business Development Center to start functioning in Peshawar by end of Jan

Women Business Development Center to start functioning in Peshawar by end of Jan

PESHAWAR: Women Business Development Center, being set up with the objective of facilitating women entrepreneurship in NWFP, will start functioning in Peshawar from end of current month. The project, to be completed at a cost of Rs. 30 million, will provide support to women entrepreneurship ventures in the province by removing handicaps as regard to [...]

Govt to bring legislation to protect investment: Minister

Govt to bring legislation to protect investment: Minister

LAHORE: Federal Minister for Investment Senator Waqar Ahmed Khan has said that government has decided to bring legislation  for the protection of investment for next ten years in the country. Speaking at Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Tuesday, he said, “The government will not only give full protection to the investments, bilateral trade [...]

Malik ready to take Pakistan to top

Malik ready to take Pakistan to top

LAHORE, Pakistan (AFP) — Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik says he is ready to take the national team to the top of the world cricket rankings, after being renewed as captain for an indefinite period. The Pakistan Cricket Board last week opted to keep the 26-year-old Malik on as captain for the foreseeable future, with PCB [...]